How soon before
my wedding should I book my DJ?
The sooner the better! Once you have confirmed your date you
should be on top of it. Remember, booking a DJ is like booking a
great venue or
a top-notch photographer. The best and most popular are booking
up to a year in advance!
How important is hiring the right DJ?
One of the most important decisions you can make to
guarantee the success of your wedding reception is selecting
the right DJ. It could easily make the difference between a
memorable event and an unforgettable nightmare. It has been
said that the DJ you hire for your reception will be
responsible for 80% of the success of your wedding day; yet
they are normally only 5% of the reception budget. No matter
how nice your decorations are, how delicious the meal is,
how tasty the cake is; if your DJ is not up to par it can
easily ruin your important day! Your DJ is the one factor
that can make or break your event!
Who selects the music for my reception?
You do, with our help! We provide you with a list of the Top
200 most requested songs to get you started. We ask that you
go through that list and cross off any songs you don't want
played and check the ones you definitely do want played.
Then we ask for any other "must plays" and "do not plays."
We are very good at our job and know how to keep the dance
floor full! We base the evening's music around your tastes!
Do you take requests?
Yes! We will take requests that fit your guidelines. It's
our goal to make as many people happy as we can without
making others unhappy! We take all things into consideration
and do our best to get to everyone's requests.
I can't find a certain song that I want
played on your Top 200 list, do I have to buy it?
No, we have 1000's of songs beyond the Top 200 list, that's
just a starting point. Given the allotted time, we can
usually only play around 60 songs at a single reception. Just
let us know what song you want and if we don't have it we
will do our very best to get it! We'll let you know if we
can't find it.
Do you use professional equipment?
Yes! We only use the BEST, name brand equipment on the
market to guarantee your event goes as planned!
Do you provide a cordless Microphone
for toasts at the Head Table?
Yes we do, free of charge! We recommend that you start
the toasts before the dinner is over so you don't have to
chase down the wedding party and get them back in the room.
(We see this a lot!) Also, ask
those doing the toasts to end them by saying 'Cheers' or
something similar so people know when they're done!
(Example, "I'd like to conclude by saying that I wish you
two a long and happy marriage...Cheers!") Yeah, it
sounds dumb but without the "Cheers!", it can just go
flat...
Do you provide Microphones for Guest
Singers/Performers?
Yes! We can provide you with wireless and corded Microphones
for your Guest Singers/Performers etc. at no extra cost to
you. Just let us know how many Microphones will be needed
during the event.
How will you be dressed?
Typically, it's 'Business Casual' for wedding receptions.
We like to look professional yet comfortable. We want the
wedding party to shine above all others! If you are set on
Formal Wear like a Suit or a Tux or have
some other theme in mind just let us know! We've dressed up
in all kinds of costumes at the customers request! (within
reason...lol)
Do you display any banners or other
advertisements?
No, we pride ourselves on being tasteful. While referral business is always very much appreciated,
we
feel that our services speak for themselves. Therefore, we do
not display any banners, logos, or signs on any of the
equipment or elsewhere in the venue. Should any of your
guests like a business card for future reference, one will
be discreetly provided to them upon their request.
Do you create slide shows?
Not at this time, but we can refer you to people who do!
Do you have a way to hook up sound to
my slide show?
Yes, we have multiple cord types. We haven't run across one
that we couldn't tap into yet. Just let us know in advance.
When do you set up your DJ equipment?
We have a large, impressive set-up. We need to arrive at the
venue approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours prior to the event start
time to set up the equipment, do a sound check and ensure
that everything sounds and looks great. After we have
finished the set up, we will be there to greet your guest's
as they arrive, take music requests and, typically, we'll be
playing upbeat cocktail hour music depending on what you
want.
Do you just play music or do you Emcee too?
We do more than just play music, we entertain! We can be as
interactive or as passive as you want us to be. You are in
charge of course, after all it is Your event. We are
professional and experienced entertainers, so if you want us
to Emcee your event, we will do it, if you want us to play interactive games with your guest's, you got
it. You tell us what you want and don't want, and it will
happen. Our Customer is #1 at all times!
Do you take breaks?
No! The music is non-stop!
Can you do the announcements at the
reception?
Yes! We are more than happy to do announcements at the
reception!
Are we responsible for providing the DJ
with a meal?
No, it's a nice gesture and always appreciated but it depends on the
venue, timing and how many hours the DJ will be there. For
example, if it's costing you $30.00 a plate, hey, we can run to
McDonalds! If we start at 8 and end at 12, well, we probably
missed dinner! On the other hand, if we arrive at 2 PM to set-up
and are there until after 2 AM tearing down we tend to get a bit
hungry! It's really your call...
Should I tip the DJ?
It is customary to tip your DJ if you feel they did a good job.
However, whether you do or not is entirely up to you. The amount
of the tip is also up to you, but 10-20% is average.
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